PAG-IBIG: Anong klase mayroon ka?

Nagmahal ka na ba?  Abnormal ang isang tao kung 'di siya nagmahal.  Ang magulang sa kanyang anak, o ang anak para sa kanyang mga magulang.  Isang simpleng ilustrasyon ay ang pag-ibig ng Diyos. Matibay na ebidensiya na tayong lahat ay bunga ng pag-ibig.  Bakit?  Marami ang nakakarinig ng bersong "sapagkat gayun na lamang ang pagsinta ng Diyos sa sanlibutan na ibinigay Nya ang Kanyang bugtong na Anak...", pero hindi lahat nauunawaaan ito. Madali ba ang magbigay ng anak? Hindi. Kahit na siya ang tinatawag na "Black sheep" sa pamilya, di niya maibibigay yun basta basta dahil sariling laman at dugo nya iyon.  Ang Diyos ibinigay ang kaisa-isang mabuting Anak para sa mga makasalanan.   

Ang pagmamahal na ito ay tinatawag na UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.

Ano ba ang unconditional love?

Ito ay ang pag-ibig na hindi nasasakop ng anumang kondisyon upang ito ay magpatuloy at iyong gawin. 

Ang tao ay sadyang madaling umibig. At ang pag-ibig ay nag-uumpisa sa tinatawag na "atraksiyon".  Atraksiyon maaaring sa pisikal na anyo o maging kung ano man ang nakikita niya sa isang tao.  Kapag nagkainterest na siya, at nagkaroon ng interaksyon, doon lalalim ang nararamdaman at maaaring maging isang pagmamahal.

Maaari mo bang sabihing nagmamahal ka kung nakita mo agad ang isang tao sa unang pagkakataon pa lamang?  Sa isang babae, maaari mo ba agad sabihin na "inlove" ka na kase may bahay at kotse siya?  Sa lalake, maaari mo bang sabihin na "love at first sight" ka agad kase maputi at sexy siya?  Ang tawag dun ay atraksiyon.  Hindi love. 

Maraming mga bagay ang maaaring makaapekto sa pagmamahal ng isang tao.  Ang estado sa buhay, kasarian, kaanyuan at iba pa.  Pero tandaan natin, ang tao ay maraming kapintasan.  Kung titingnan mo lahat ng kapintasang ito, malamang tayong lahat ay hindi na umibig. Totoo, pwede kang umibig na kasama ang mga bagay na ito, pero hindi ito ang pag-ibig na magtatagal.

Ang pag-ibig ay isang pribilehiyo ng taong nakakatanggap.  Ito ay hindi hinihingi.  Ito ay kusang ibinibigay sa tamang panahon. Ang I LOVE YOU ay hindi dapat sinasabi dahil "trip mo lang" or "gusto mo lang". Dahil sa bawat 8 letrang ibinigkas mo sa tao ay maaaring maging katumbas ng isang milyong luha.

Hindi ba't ang hirap kapag umiibig ka dahil gwapo o maganda lamang siya? Hindi ba't ang hirap kung umiibig ka dahil mayaman lang siya? Hindi ba't ang hirap kapag umiibig ka dahil matalino at sikat lang siya? Lahat ng bagay sa mundo ay temporal, nagwawakas.  Paano kung ang mga bagay na ito ay nawala?

Hindi maaaring maging dakila ang pag-ibig kung may hinihintay kang kapalit.  Kung may pamantayan ka ng pagiging gwapo, mayaman, matalino at kung ano ano pa.  Ang expectation ay pumapasok dito.  At sa bawat expectations, magiging demanding ka. Ito ngayon ay may kaakibat na sakit, lalo kung hindi ito nami-meet.

Hindi ba't mas masarap umibig ng walang tinitingnang kakulangan sa isa't isa?  Yung magmahal ng tao na ikaw lang ang maipagmamalaki niya? Hindi ba't mas masarap na kahit tuyo at asin lamang ang ulam niyo ay sabay ninyo aabutin ang inyong mga pangarap habang kayo ay magkasama?  Hindi ba't mas masarap na kapag umibig ka walang sumbatan, walang bilangan, walang kwentahan?  Hindi ba't mas masarap umibig ng hindi mo pinipilit ang tao na mahalin ka rin ng naaayon sa kung ano na ang naibigay mo? Hindi ba't mas masarap umibig na walang kang hinihintay na anumang kapalit, na minahal mo siya nang hindi ka pinilit, at kung dumating yung oras na ibinalik niya iyon, hindi ba't mas masarap sa pakiramdam?

Hindi ba't mas masarap umibig kahit hindi perpekto ang isang tao pero para sa iyo wala kang makitang kapintasan?

Ang uri ng pag-ibig na ito ay ang pinakakahigit at dakila sa lahat.  Handang maghintay, magtiyaga, magtiis, magpahalaga, kahit nangangahulugan itong pang habang buhay. Ito ang pag-ibig na kailangan ng lahat, yung walang kondisyon na hinihingi upang ang pagmamahal ay maibahagi.

-xoxo-

PLDT myDSL and Nuffnang bring you “Resident Evil: Retribution”

Few months ago, there was this video from Derek entitled "Anna Banana" that hits 1.5 million to date.  The first time I saw it, I just said to myself "wow that was tough!"  And I was really expecting that Anna would finally give her sweet "yes" to him.

Now, this is Anna's reply to Derek:

That was tougher!

Heartbreaks was a tough experience.  It was a painful one that would make you upset, and even cry.  But the good news about it?  Derek's family were really that supportive to him during these times:

Derek, don't be upset. Rejection is just a part of life. And when you have overcome it, I am sure you will be tougher in the future in dealing with life.  Cheer up! You are young, good-looking and talented!  I know that there were a lot of girls out there that would appreciate you. In fact, I will be very happy to help you out there by announcing these on my blog:

Hi Girls! Be Derek's Next Anna by going to www.dereksnewanna.com. All you have to do is submit a video entry on why you should be Derek’s new Anna! If you win, you'll be part of the next PLDT myDSL commercial and also take home a Samsung Ultrabook!

Who knows you might be Derek's new girl!  If you are a girl, 12-16 years of age, you have the looks and the guts, what are you waiting for? Join now and shoot your video! You may also get this chance to appear in the next TV Commercial of PLDT MyDSL! Isn't it great?

Btw, thanks to Nuffnang and PLDT MyDSL for this awesome contest for a chance to be a part of this movie screening RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION!

Crossing my fingers to be included as one of the 30 Nuffnangers to get a chance to watch this movie screening + lazy boy seats + unlimited popcorn and sodas on September 12, 2012.

Calling my fairy God mother! Yuhoo!

'Til then.

-xoxo-

Let’s join Chef Lau’s Dinner Party!

I started enjoying and tasting different kinds of food year 2007 when I first met my hubby.  He was such a foodie! Now, I am!

Confessions of a Foodie:

I am a certified foodie. I do love eating, appreciating foods, it's unique taste, how dishes compliment each other, and also how was it done. A stress reliever I believe. I love reviewing foods out there even without getting paid (SEE SAMPLE HERE).  In fact, I have documented my love for food (some pics):

Lumpiang Sariwa

Mango Ice Cream

I even exerted effort to study baking and cooking at home last year and to my surprise almost of all of it turned out well. Not bad for a beginner.(few pics of my cooked recipes):

Jing Du Spareribs

Black Forest Cupcake

Crispy Kangkong

Tuna Malunggay Burger Patties

Bailey's Cheesecake

Confessions of having a sensitive teeth:

Come 2011, I just noticed that my teeth and gums have been super sensitive to cold drinks, hot soups and foods. And I am having trouble enjoying the moment I used to enjoy. Instead, dental pain is around.  Too bad :/  I can't do what I used to do.  It was on a daily basis which is really a discomfort. Ice cream is a fave of mine, but now, I can hardly finish a bar of it because of "teeth sensitivity" or "pangingilo" (a.k.a. Dentine Hypersensitivity). It was a brief but sharp discomfort on teeth when eating hot, cold, acidic, sweet foods because of exposed dentin (a.k.a. roots) which  leads to the nerves of our teeth. It really frustrates me. Jeez.

Credits: http://www.toothiq.com/dental-information/page.aspx?id=0d2fcc77-a839-45fd-84ea-d407412b4448

I am so happy that Nuffnang created a contest for Chef Lau’s Dinner Party! I am excited to join for I am a certified foodie! I deserve to be invited to the party because I love everything about food. That explains everything. ^_^

Now getting back to the topic, my family has been an avid COLGATE user.

Avid user of COLGATE products (from my baby's toothpaste, ours, toothbrushes)

We believe that COLGATE gives maximum protection for our teeth.

But because of my problem lately, I have been having a trouble and I even consulted a dentist about it. Well, they advised me to use a toothpaste specifically designed for sensitive teeth.

See? My own teeth showing exposed dentin.

Good thing about it?  Our fave brand has created one specifically designed for sensitive teeth!

It was the latest breakthrough from Colgate® -- Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief® Toothpaste! It was for sensitive teeth! It provides Instant Relief and Lasting Protection against tooth sensitivity. It has Pro-Argin™ Formula, clinically proven to provide relief from tooth sensitivity by effectively plugging the channels to block the tooth sensitivity. Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief® is 2x more effective in providing sensitivity relief. Because it tackles the root cause of sensitivity without fear. Now, I am pain-free! Weeeee! Great isn't it?

Thanks Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™! 

Even Chef Lau testifies how Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™  helps him as a chef! See video below:

TIP: Massage a small quantity on sensitive tooth for a minute.  Brush regularly for lasting relief and protection.

Now what's the good news?  Two of my faves (CHEF LAU and Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief™) joined together for a dinner party! It calls for a celebration. Imagine, one of the country’s most well-loved chefs, Chef Rolando “Lau” Laudico, will be hosting an exclusive dinner party at Bistro Filipino for fifteen lucky bloggers and other special guests. The dinner party will feature some of his popular, signature dishes which he can now fully enjoy without worrying about tooth sensitivity or “pangingilo.” 

I was hoping to be invited for this special event.  And now, I can confidently say, I can enjoy the food at the same time "hindi na ako mangingilo!"

Thanks to Colgate® Sensitive Pro-Relief®. 

Welcome to my family! 

Wanna have a free sample?  Click HERE.
'Til then.

-xoxo-

Energizer and Nuffnang power my lifestyle

Energizer and Nuffnang power my lifestyle through my love in writing.  As a blogger, my (wireless) keyboard and mouse are my best friends.  I can't live without them.  Every time I wanna let out my insights, or just simply share my thoughts, I write.  Writing is my soul. In this regard, I wanna make sure that all the time these buddies of mine is always on the go. Likewise, when my SLR runs out of battery, my digicam saves the day during the event where I need to take to take photos.  Of course, it is powered by Energizer.

That being said, most of our things in the house (remote control, my son's toys, etc) were all powered by Energizer. We decided to buy a rechargeable Energizer battery and a NI-MH battery charger especially made by Energizer:

I am an avid user of these batteries.  I believe in its power capabilities.

Likewise, Nuffnang makes me always updated on the latest trends and it gives me the feeling of belongingness...that blogging is not all about writing.  It is about friendship and socialization within the blogging community.  They are providing lots of activities, events and contests that makes me fight my boredom and helps me express my true self and meet new friends. ^_^ I love my Nuffnang Family.  They are my second family (cheesy lol).

So when I heard about the advance screening of THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN sponsored by two amazing buddies I have in my life namely, Energizer and Nuffnang, it will surely be a blast!

I am hoping to be a part of these great event, for my previous events with Nuffnang are always treasured. *_*  I am so excited to meet new faces, as well as witness a whole new experience with  Nuffnang and Energizer.

-xoxo-

4 Fingers Crispy Chicken - A Must Try

Dear Avid readers,

Please take note that this blogpost has been moved to my food blog: http://www.eatandrunchronicles.blogspot.com

See yah there!

-xoxo-

  

SOYAMI BLOGGER's NIGHT & AWARDING

Dear Avid Readers,

Please take note that this blogpost has been moved to my other blog: http://www.eatandrunchronicles.blogspot.com.

See yah there!

-xoxo-